BOSCH TWK720.GB Cordless Electric Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

TWK720.GB Cordless Electric Kettle
Safety instructions
Cleaning and maintenance
Descaling
Troubleshooting
Technical data
Disposal
Guarantee
References
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Cordless electric kettle
TWK720.G
Instruction manual

TWK720.GB Cordless Electric Kettle

Safety instructions

Please read and follow the operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Enclose these instructions when you give this appliance to someone else. This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Danger of electric shock!
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level. The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with alternating current via a correctly installed socket with earthing. Ensure that the protective conductor system of the domestic supply has been correctly installed.
Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate specifications. To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing a damaged cable must only be carried out by our customer service personnel.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children under 8 years of age away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Avoid spillage on the connector. Never immerse the appliance, base or mains cable in water.
Use the kettle only with the included base.
Use only if power cord and appliance show no signs of damage.
Should a fault occur, pull the plug or disconnect from the mains immediately.
Risk of fire!
Do not place the base or kettle on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs.
Avoid spatters of grease as the plastic may be damaged.
Risk of scalding!
The appliance heats up during use. Make sure you only pick it up by the handle and do not open the lid until the appliance has cooled down. Only use the appliance when the lid is engaged. If the appliance is filled above the “max” marking, there could be a risk from splashes of boiling water.
Risk of burns!
After the use the heating element surfaces can be subjected to residual heat.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
Risk of injury!
A misuse of the appliance can potentially lead to injury.
Caution! Cleaning surfaces which come into contact with foodstuffs!
Please note the special information on cleaning in the instructions.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bosch appliance. You can find further information about our products on our website.
Parts and controls

Kettle (with water level indicator)
Lid
Lid release button
**** On/Off button
Temperature setting (illuminated display)
U button (keep warm)
Limescale filter (removable)
Base
Cable tidy

Important: The kettle should only be used with the base supplied.

The kettle should only ever be filled with water. Milk or instant products will burn and damage the appliance. Never operate the kettle without water or overfill: observe the min and max markings. If the kettle is too full, the water will boil over!

Before using for the first time

Remove any stickers or film.
Unwind the cord to the required length and plug in. The temperature display and a On/Off and U (keep warm) buttons will light up briefly. A signal sounds.
Fill the kettle with water and bring to the boil twice to clean it thoroughly.
When the water comes to the boil for the first time, add a tablespoon of white vinegar.

Boiling water

Fill the kettle with fresh water through the spout or the opened lid (press button to open lid).
You can see the filling level on the water level indicator. Observe the min and max markings!
Close the lid, pressing down until it clicks into place.
Place the kettle on the base.
Touch the a On/Off button. A signal will sound and the temperature last set lights up.
A temperature between approx. 70°C and approx. 100°C can be selected by touching the temperature setting.
The water is heated.
Boiling stops automatically once the specified temperature has been reached. A signal sounds.
The temperature display lights up for approx. 1 minute and then goes out.

Notes:

Touch the ****On/Off button to re-heat water that has cooled down. The temperature setting will be saved as long as the appliance is connected to a power source.
The temperature can be changed at any time during the heating process.
When the kettle is placed on the base, the temperature selected lights up briefly.
While the kettle is heating up, the temperature selected flashes until it has been reached.
During the heating process the water temperature currently reached is displayed on the temperature setting.
If the temperature cannot be set, the water in the kettle is hotter than the desired temperature. The current temperature lights up.
You can end heating at any time by touching the ****On/Off button again.

Important: The water will not be heated if a ** On/Off is not lit up. The temperature display shows the temperature of the water in the kettle for approx. 1 minute and then goes out. Attention: If you lift the kettle from the base and replace it before the water has boiled, the kettle will not continue heating.
Notes:**

Water should only be boiled with the lid closed and the limescale filter inserted.
For reasons of physics condensation may form on the base. This is normal, and the kettle is not leaking.
If the temperature is set to 100°C, boiling will only stop once the water has reached boiling point, i.e. it will bubble for a short period of time beforehand.
After boiling, let the kettle cool down for 5 minutes before refilling.
Do not turn on the appliance if the kettle is empty. Otherwise the overheating protection will trip and the appliance will switch off automatically.

Keep warm
During boiling and 1 minute afterwards the keep warm function can be activated in addition to the selection of any temperature level.
To do so, touch the (keep warm) button.
will light up, and the function is activated. To switch off, touch the U (keep warm) button again. will go out.
Attention: If you lift the kettle and replace it within one minute, the kettle will continue heating.
Info: The keep warm function automatically switches off after 30 minutes, and a signal sounds.

Cleaning and maintenance

Danger of electric shock!
Never immerse the appliance in water or place it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam-clean the appliance.

Pull out the mains plug.
The kettle and base should only be wiped down on the outside with a damp cloth.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Remove the limescale filter and place in a little vinegar.
Rinse the kettle and limescale filter with clean water.
Tip: Clean the stainless steel surface with a standard care product for stainless steel.

Descaling

Regular descaling

prolongs the life of the appliance;
ensures that it functions properly;
avoids risk of injury, e.g. uncontrolled pouring if filter is covered with limescale;
saves energy.
Descale the kettle with vinegar or a commercially available descaling agent.
Fill the kettle up to the max mark with water without vinegar or descaling agent and bring to the boil.
Then add a small amount of white vinegar to the hot water and let the kettle stand for several hours. You can also use a descaling agent according to the manufacturer’s instructions (observe safety instructions).
Then rinse the kettle and limescale filter with clean water.
Attention: Never use hard objects to remove limescale residue as this will damage the seal.
Tip: If you use the kettle daily, descale more frequently.

Troubleshooting

The appliance does not heat and the temperature display does not light up.
– The overheating protection has tripped.

Let the kettle cool down for a while so that the appliance can be switched on again.
Boiling is ended prematurely by the appliance.
– Build-up of limescale in the appliance.
Descale the appliance according to the instructions.

Technical data

Electrical connection	220-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Output	2500-3000 W
Appliance height	258 mm
Appliance width	238 mm
Appliance depth	158 mm
Water capacity	1.70 l

Disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environ mentallyfriendly manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the frame work for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from
the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee. Changes reserved.

Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House,
Old Wolverton Road,
Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
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Or call Tel.: 0344 892 8979
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